How to Make Herbal Infused Oil with Dried Herbs

Learn how to make herbal infused oil with dry herbs. Two easy DIY herbal infused oil methods to make all of your own Hand Made body care items. Use herbal infused oil for balms, salves, body butters and more.
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[@MelissaKNorris]

Do use herbs at home? Have you ever made herbal infused oil before?

[@Iamgayathrinagarajan]

Yes I use herbs like Malabar Spinach basil lemon grass neem brahmi bhringraj I ise the same method or sometimes boil with oil and filter and use..if we dont preserve properly fungus appears..

[@Whois_.X]

Well in the 4 years I been infusing my oils I never thought of the crockpot method. Thank you for this because this will now be my go to for when I get custom orders because in a regular I have a 5 gallon plastic jug that I use to infuse my oils and I let it sit for at least 3 months before I bottle it to sell or put in my cosmetics. Thanks for your tutorial because I now learned a quicker method

[@LadySanya80]

Great video, very informative. I’m getting started on my oil infusions tonight and needed some guidance on how to do this correctly.

[@tammy5926]

Thank you for this very informative video. Just getting ready to start infusing oils. This is so exciting! 🌿🌸🌹

[@MelissaKNorris]

Let us know how it goes and what you make with them!

[@tilmonhensley443]

Another Great Video, Young Lady, keep up the good work, GOD BLESS

[@AndreasCreations]

Fabulous video as always Melissa. I happened to find you as I was surfing the net this morning :-)

[@nadikstrizheus5815]

Sunny windowsill, but avoid direct sunlight? I'm confused!

[@customprints9358]

If I'm using a regular pot how long on low do I leave it infused for

[@MelissaKNorris]

Anywhere from 1 to 5 hours, I tend to go closer to 4 to 5 hours

[@DerrynEHahn-ir2jv]

If you stored your oils in dark coloured glass bottles they will last longer

[@telisah9611]

oh! thank you for the tip. Dark jars are hard to find, but now i will look.

[@SandyK1]

I love this channel

[@bjg4002]

Hello . How long to dry plantain ( the weed) ?

[@nancylee7777]

This video is great! Thank you! What do you do with the herbs that are strained from the oil? Like are they “bad” after an infusion? Or can they be blended up and used for something else I wonder?

[@ssstults999]

I know this is an old video but I'm glad it's still here to help ppl learn how to infuse oil and refresh older brains like mine!

[@cynthiaa.9469]

Very helpful thank you! 💛 I wonder if I can get the same health benefits from the herbs, when I use the infused oil... anyone know?

[@MelissaKNorris]

Yes, it's the reason we infuse 😊

[@Damselfly54315]

I didn't see a free download link as mentioned

[@draconite420]

You can also let it sit in the sun for 2 weeks, sealed, if you have time

[@telisah9611]

what about rot or mold setting in. is that a problem with this method??

[@draconite420]

@@telisah9611 well mold and rot need moisture, water to grow, there is very little water in the oil and ofc the herbs are dried. I suppose if you get mold it would be due to an error on the part of the the preparation of doing this.

[@harbindersodhi670]

Thank you.

[@cocopuss718]

Wouldn't the heat generate steam inside the jar? I'm thinking the water from the steam may drop in the oil which may create mold and bacteria?.. idk.. what's wrong with heating up the oil and dry herbs uncovered?

[@MelissaKNorris]

I've never had that problem as there's no moisture inside the jar for it generate steam from. Uncovered and you can get steam or splashing from the water. If you're careful (my kitchen tends to be busy) you can try it however you wish.

[@cocopuss718]

@@MelissaKNorris thanks

[@devora0815]

I use my crockpot on low heat and I have never had any problems

[@lesmohr6289]

I want to go off and do stuff like this but I am working with stuff that my body may disagree with

[@lw19309]

Enjoyed the video, but the music is very distracting. Had to keep adjusting my volume as sometimes you were talking too loud and other times could not hear you due to the music. Just for your information. Would be much more enjoyable without the music.

[@virtuousjourney331]

What are you going to use the one in the quarts size jar for? I wanted to make some but I want it for my face, so are you saying g if I want it for my face to use jojoba oil?

[@MelissaKNorris]

The quart jars I use for soap and salves. For face I personally like jojoba oil the best.

[@virtuousjourney331]

Okay great! So if inside it for my face putting the oil back in the jar would that be the last step?

[@sabrinazamora9676]

Hello, does this process work for dried bay leaves as well?

[@MelissaKNorris]

It should.

[@NYse821]

Hi, Can I do this with herbs like Burdock or Bladderwrack?

[@MelissaKNorris]

You can do it with any dried herb. I don't have any experience with bladderwrack, but what a fun name!

[@NYse821]

@@MelissaKNorris Thank you so much for replying.

[@sarahpirkle8847]

Can you put Echinacea in a pot instead of the yard , or does it have to be the yard ,

[@chucktaber2386]

I am really interested in producing my own lip balm/salve products but have never infused my own herbal oils. I am assuming that even a qt jar would yield enough oil to make alot of 1 oz tins of balm/salve, yes? Thanks...just trying to estimate the amnt of oil/herbs I would need to get started. LOVE your videos!

[@emsmith5773]

Where do you purchase your dried herbs?

[@andreacremeans1055]

She dries her herbs from her garden 😊 She has a couple of other videos on it and one on how you can dry them as well. Just search Melissa K Norris herbs on KZbin and they should pop up

[@chrisknott4094]

Hi i am wanting to try making an insect repellent beard oil using beautyberry, wax myrtle and rosemary. Do you think that would work?

[@Stephanie-bt9vk]

Do you sell your products

[@emgraph]

Question (I'm not a pro, just starting) but may I make "infused oils" with essential oils? if I can not find the flower. and if I can use ess. oils. what is the ration essential oil to carrier oil? :) ty!

[@lisajones6496]

Can you use a dehydrator

[@harbindersodhi670]

Hi, thank you for the tutorial, really appreciate it. Is is mandatory to strain/remove herbs from the infused oil or can the herbs be left in the jar/bottle until oil is all used up? Many thanks

[@Romans828girl]

I'm new to this, but I think the problem is that as the oil is used up and the top of the herbs are exposed to the air, they can mold. You never want your herbs to be sticking up above the level of the oil. I think that's the reason for removing them.

[@OfftoShambala]

Can you mix jojoba oil with avacado oil?

[@aramisjamais8469]

Does jojoba oil have a pH?

[@NYse821]

Hello, Can I use powder herbs instead?

[@andreacremeans1055]

It may not work too well since they’ve been made into powder. There’s less oils in powder (if any). You want those oils and nutrients from the dried herbs to infuse into the oil.

[@faithcastle3581]

How long does this oil keep.

[@abbeyjohnson79]

What size are your coffee filters?

[@judylove5251]

What is the difference between making you own infused oils and essential oils?

[@sapphiresapphic]

Essential oils are very concentrated and should be used with a carrier oil

[@aruralmother2895]

Most essential oils cannot be applied to your skin or ingested either. They are just for aromatherapy.

[@GardenhoesATL]

In times of old

[@Lemon.Icecream]

Can I use herbs that I already steeped in boiling water (for tea)?

[@MelissaKNorris]

No, water introduces bacteria and won't mix with the oil

[@katinwclark3049]

Where can I order this stuff at.. please help

[@MelissaKNorris]

Which stuff do you need help ordering?

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Wonderful video. Well done and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing❤️

[@kerryhorwitz4093]

I live in England. What is this "sun" thing you speak of?

[@irenetorres8073]

Thanks Melissa you are a great teacher! I love your passion!! I am a member and purchased both books😁

[@juliebarquin5670]

As always. A great instructional video. Can I use a quart jar in the instant pot as well ?

[@redsunhealth2602]

I like the "how to" aspect. Step by step. Thanks for the information

[@gnbert]

How about grape seed oil?

[@aussieyogie]

Can it be used for cooking?

[@myfavoritethings2023]

Great! Interested in all of it ! Good stuff

[@beltoftruth56]

Can this be done with fresh herbs or just dry herbs

[@MelissaKNorris]

Oil should be done with dried herbs not fresh

[@sylviajohnson373]

Where can I get some Calendula and Aricia from please and thank you? I am very knew to this but I truly want to try. You and your videos are awesome.

[@designsbydawn976]

How do you dry your herbs? Can I use dehydrated herbs? Thank you for sharing and God Bless 💕

[@MelissaKNorris]

You can use a dehydrator if it goes low enough (95 degrees Fahrenheit for herbs) or air dry. I do a bit of both depending on the time frame I have.

[@designsbydawn976]

@@MelissaKNorris , Thank you so much💕

[@daphneyjeanpierre2754]

I want to know does the slow cooker method work as just as the solar method. A lot of people say it’s not but I want to know from you.

[@ZanubaAcader]

Thank you great information..

[@nenaperez2700]

could you make it also with the Reichardia picroides?

[@corinneraymond4118]

can you use the herbs that you infused when you are ready drained them, like in soap( can you put the herb in the soap instead of throwing them away) just wondering my soap may not turn a dark color thanks

[@MelissaKNorris]

I don't use the herbs in my soap, after being infused in the oil they don't have much properties left.

[@corinneraymond4118]

@@MelissaKNorris that's what I though but wasn't sure , thanks

[@adultingwithnudo9484]

When I went to Brest France there was this pizza joint that had wine bottles on the tables with oil and herbs that you would pour on your pizza. They would use the whole branch that was dried and placed upside down in the bottle. Will do this this week. Thank you for allowing me to remember this.